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Comportamiento de los Consumidores Frente al Uso De Bolsas Plásticas en las Ciudades de Ayacucho y Huancavelica – Perú
Summary
This study surveyed consumer behavior regarding plastic bag use in the Peruvian cities of Ayacucho and Huancavelica, using descriptive research methods with 167 consumers. The research provides data on consumer attitudes and practices relevant to evaluating the effectiveness of plastic bag reduction policies in Andean urban areas.
Objetivo: Describir el comportamiento de los consumidores respecto al uso de bolsas plásticas en las ciudades de Ayacucho y Huancavelica en el Perú. Método: El método empleado fue el deductivo, tipo de investigación aplicada, nivel descriptivo, con diseño no experimental de corte transversal. La población está conformada por 136,700 personas de ambas ciudades, considerando una muestra de 167 consumidores identificados por conveniencia. Para la recolección de datos la técnica utilizada fue la encuesta y el instrumento el cuestionario. Resultados: El 62% de las personas de las ciudades de Ayacucho y Huancavelica, mantienen un consumo individual de las bolsas plásticas de forma permanente, por las alternativas a su disposición, el grado de compromiso en contribuir a preservar el medio ambiente y la influencia del entorno social. Conclusión: Las personas prefieren el consumo de bolsas plásticas de un solo uso en sus compras cotidianas, por decisión personal, por influencia del entorno y por comodidad, facilidad y simplicidad.
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